The people, pubs and shops of the borough regularly go out of their way to help others.
It inspired us to take a look and some of the other wonderful fundraising projects we have seen in the borough in the past.
So whether you sat in a bath of pink custard at Asda, sang for charity at the Kelly in Hebburn, fed the hungry at Christmas or did a fancy dress run dressed as a bee, we have it all!
Take a look.
It inspired us to take a look and some of the other wonderful fundraising projects we have seen in the borough in the past.
5. In the saddle at English Martyrs
These fundraising cyclists set off from English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College for this charity event in 2009 but who can tell us more?
Photo: TC
6. Tea in 2016
Lisa Wild and Clare Richmond from Marie Curie were pictured as they launched a tea party 6 years ago at the Maritime Experience.
Photo: FRANK REID
7. Going nautical in Easington
A fundraiser with a theme of the sea was held at Easington Church of England Primary School in 2017.
Photo: Stu Norton
8. Brewing up memories from 2009
This St Mary's Church fundraiser looked like a great time and Doris O'Dell, Margaret Lamb, Peggy Mordaunt and Jenny Stevenson were certainly enjoying it in 2009. Who can tell us more?
Photo: TC